The GWM M4 has a reasonable power and handles well on the road. Though it is a bit slow to take off, it performs very well once it gains power. It is fitted with a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine that delivers 71 KW at 6 000 rpm.

Tech Specs

Engine:1497cc

Power: 71kW @ 6000rpm

Torque: 138Nm at 4200

0-100 km/h: 13 seconds

Top speed:170km/h

Fuel consumption: 7.2/100km

Fuel type: Unleaded Petrol

Fuel tank capacity: 45L

CO2:172g/km

Price: R189 999

What we like about the car:

The exterior looks great and trendy

Modern dashboard design

Unique features and latest technology

Advanced audio system

Great ground clearance

What we don’t like about the car:

Though we like the way the dashboard is laid down, we don’t like the plastic cover

The right rear seat let us down. We put it down to create more capacity/space but we were unable to put it back up – it locked itself and the manual/user guide doesn’t show how to put it back to normal

It is a bit slow to take off

Verdict:

The GWM M4 brings a breath of a fresh air. It looks bold, trendy, and fun to drive. What I liked most about this compact crossover was its 183 mm ground clearance that enables you to drive comfortably on any terrain.

The price tag of R189 999 is not bad considering great features – including security – it brings.